Welcome to the site! Your name caught my eye, because I call my husband Jonesy! It's great that you caught this early so just think positive! I was diagnosed in September 2011 with DCIS, Stage 0 also and I am now 44 years old. Feel free to view my wall to see my journey. After a 2nd opinion and prayer, I decided to have a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery in March 2012. One thing you should know is that I originally decided to have the saline breast implant put in but after about 11 months, the surgeon told me the tube from the implant was leaking. I had to have a 2nd surgery 1 year later to have a silicone implantation. I am doing fine now, and did not have to have chemotherapy.

I had the expansion and saline implants two years ago. They will soften a bit and the tightness from the expanders will get better. At first I thought I would never get used to them-now for the most part I don't even think about them. So there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Absolutely keep exercising to avoid shoulder issues. I had problems with my shoulder for a year, but found moderate exercise was the best thing. All the best.

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